Tanzania

Area Total 947,300 sq km
Climate varies from tropical along coast to temperate in highlands
Natural Resources hydropower, tin, phosphates, iron ore, coal, diamonds, gemstones, gold, natural gas, nickel
Imports India 16.5%, China 15.8%, UAE 9.2%, Saudi Arabia 7.9%, South Africa 5.1%, Japan 4.9%, Switzerland 4.4% (2017) – consumer goods, machinery and transportation equipment, industrial raw materials, crude oil
Exports India 21.8%, South Africa 17.9%, Kenya 8.8%, Switzerland 6.7%, Belgium 5.9%, Democratic Republic of the Congo 5.8%, China 4.8% (2017) – gold, coffee, cashew nuts, manufactures, cotton
Government presidential republic
Capital Dar es Salaam (administrative capital), Dodoma (legislative capital)
Population 58,552,845 (July 2020 est.)
Ethnicity mainland – African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes), other 1% (consisting of Asian, European, and Arab); Zanzibar – Arab, African, mixed Arab and African
Language Kiswahili or Swahili (official), Kiunguja (name for Swahili in Zanzibar), English (official, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar), many local languages

News about Tanzania

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | All Africa

  • I Won't Contest Again, PM Majaliwa Reveals
    on July 3, 2025

    [Daily News] Ruangwa -- PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has officially announced his decision not to contest again for the Parliamentary seat as the Ruangwa MP in the General Elections in October 2025.

  • Tanzania Opts to Use Nuclear Energy to Generate Electricity
    on July 3, 2025

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Ministry of Energy has begun taking steps to implement the directive issued by President Samia Suluhu Hassan regarding the use of nuclear energy in electricity generation,

  • New Direct Flights to Connect Somalia and Tanzania, Bringing People Closer Than Ever
    on July 2, 2025

    [Radio Dalsan] Dar es Salaam -- In a promising step toward deeper regional ties, Somalia and Tanzania have agreed to launch direct flights between Mogadishu and Dar es Salaam, making travel between the two nations easier, faster, and more accessible than ever.

  • Kagera Records Historic Investment Growth
    on July 2, 2025

    [Daily News] Kagera -- KAGERA Region has recorded significant progress across all key sectors during the four years of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration, with a total of 1.13tril/- disbursed between November 2020 and April 2025 for development projects.

  • Tanzania, Vietnam to Deepen Ties in Trade, Investment
    on July 2, 2025

    [Daily News] Spain -- VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has reaffirmed Tanzania's commitment to bolstering its long-standing cooperation with Vietnam, with a particular focus on strengthening collaboration in investment, agriculture, trade, defence and regional and international affairs.

  • Tanzania Cherishes Global Fund's Support Against Malaria, TB, HIV
    on July 2, 2025

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Global Fund has pledged its continuous support to Tanzania saying it will provide financial resources for the procurement of medicines and enhancement of health services delivery in the country.

  • Tanzania Reaffirms Diplomatic, Economic Ties With Somalia
    on July 2, 2025

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its bilateral relationship with Somalia, intending to enhance economic development between the two nations.

  • Tanzania, Somalia Forge Stronger Ties With Direct Flights
    on July 2, 2025

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania and Somalia plan to resume direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Mogadishu as part of renewed efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic ties.

  • Mikumi to Open New SGR-Linked Gate to Boost Domestic Tourism
    on July 1, 2025

    [Daily News] Kilosa -- MIKUMI National Park is set to inaugurate a new entrance gate in Kilosa District, strategically located to better serve tourists arriving via the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).

  • Mikumi to Install Cameras As Wildlife Deaths Soar
    on July 1, 2025

    [Daily News] Morogoro -- IN a bold conservation move, Mikumi National Park is set to install surveillance cameras at key entry points in response to the alarming rise in wildlife deaths caused by speeding vehicles.

  • Tanzania Stresses Fairer Financing
    on July 1, 2025

    [Daily News] Seville -- TANZANIA has called for urgent reforms to the global financial and development funding systems to make them more equitable, predictable, sustainable and aligned with the needs and priorities of developing countries.

  • Digital Tools Aid Out-of-Classroom Learning for Rural Students
    on July 1, 2025

    [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS Tanzania continues to reform its education sector, digital solutions are increasingly bridging the gap for students unable to attend traditional classrooms--particularly those in rural areas and long-term hospital care.

  • U.S. Envoy Explores Investment Opportunities in Mtwara
    on July 1, 2025

    [Daily News] Mtwara -- ACTING Ambassador of the United States of America to Tanzania, Mr Andrew Lentz, visited Mtwara Region yesterday for a one-day diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring investment opportunities.

  • SADC Experts Join Efforts to Strengthen Regional Energy Security
    on July 1, 2025

    [Daily News] Harare -- EXPERTS from Tanzania's Ministry of Energy and its affiliated institutions are representing the country at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Meeting of Permanent Secretaries and Technical Experts on Energy and Water, currently taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe.

  • Samia Hassan Sees the Best Tanzania in Health, Revenue, Education Sectors
    on July 1, 2025

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIAN President Samia Suluhu Hassan, officially closed the 12th Parliament with a powerful address highlighting her administration's achievements throughout her tenure. Delivered in front of Members of Parliament in Dodoma, the speech marked the formal conclusion of the parliamentary sessions for the year 2025.

  • Somalia Strengthens Diplomatic Ties With Tanzania Through High-Level Ministerial Visit
    on June 30, 2025

    [Radio Dalsan] Dar es Salaam - In a strategic move to deepen bilateral relations and expand regional cooperation, a senior Somali government delegation led by Foreign Minister Abdisalam Hadliye Omar arrived in Tanzania this week for a high-profile official visit.

  • VP Attends Key Financing Summit in Spain
    on June 30, 2025

    [Daily News] Seville -- THE Vice-President Dr Philip Mpango arrived in Spain yesterday to represent President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), taking place in Seville.

  • Elections Will End, Tanzania Must Remain Intact
    on June 30, 2025

    [Daily News] DEAR fellow Tanzanians, let us have a family meeting with no shouting, no name-calling, just good old common sense served with a dash of humour.

  • TSB Partners With Researchers On Sisal Protein for Animal Feed
    on June 30, 2025

    [Daily News] RESEARCHERS from two leading institutions of higher learning are working with the Tanzania Sisal Board (TSB) and the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) to explore the potential of extracting protein from sisal residues for animal feed production.

  • Why Institutions Must Join Forces to Fight BBTD
    on June 30, 2025

    [Daily News] IN the face of a growing threat to banana farming across East Africa, a coalition of research institutions, agricultural authorities and farming organisations in Tanzania is working tirelessly to contain the spread of Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD) a devastating viral disease that threatens one of the region's most critical food and income […]

  • If You Don't Die, You'll Never Be Celebrated - the Story of Diamond Platnumz and a Country That Loves in Secret
    on June 30, 2025

    [Daily News] Tanzania -- SOMEWHERE on the eastern edge of Africa, nestled between the Indian Ocean, Mount Kilimanjaro, and a thousand WhatsApp groups, lies a country bursting with music, wildlife, and opinions that expire faster than milk.

  • Zanzibar to Host Major African Wildlife Park
    on June 30, 2025

    [Daily News] ZANZIBAR is set to establish a major wildlife park, potentially the largest in East and Central Africa, as part of a new investment and conservation initiative in the Jambiani Muyuni Forest Reserve.

  • President Samia Hassan Elevates Prof Juma, Dr Mwapinga
    on June 30, 2025

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- Retired Chief Justice Prof. Ibrahim Juma is among the notable figures President Samia Suluhu Hassan has today, June 29, appointed to lead various posts.

  • Zanzibar's Baobab Trees Used to Be a Valued Part of Society - Drone Images Help Prove It
    on June 30, 2025

    [The Conversation Africa] Baobab trees may be a proxy for measuring long-term use of land by humans. They live long, have economic benefits, and are used as shrines and markers on landscapes. Archaeologists have long suspected an association between baobabs and human settlements. Wolfgang Alders, who researches early urbanism and the first migrations by […]

  • Unlocking Tanzania's Potential - Youth Look to Jobs, Entrepreneurial Opportunities
    on June 30, 2025

    [Afrobarometer] Three-fourths of young citizens say the country is headed in "the right direction."

  • MPs Approve AFC Deal in Push for Longterm Financing Solutions
    on June 27, 2025

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- The National Assembly has ratified the Agreement for the Establishment of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), paving the way for Tanzania to access long-term investment financing aimed at boosting infrastructure, industrial growth and economic development.

  • Tanzania Gets Its First Precious Metal Plant
    on June 27, 2025

    [Daily News] Dodoma -- DODOMA Region is on the verge of making history in Tanzania's mineral refining sector following the completion of Shengde Precious Metal Resources Ltd's refinery plant located in Nala.

  • Africa's Economic Independence - Samia Hassan Urges Peace, Unity
    on June 26, 2025

    [Daily News] PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on African nations to uphold peace and national unity, as crucial pillars for achieving mental emancipation and economic independence, while fully leveraging the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

  • Dr. Daniel Fentaneh, Senior Leader in Ethiopian Health Professionals Movement, Detained in Bahir Dar
    on June 26, 2025

    [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- Dr. Daniel Fentaneh, a senior leader in the Ethiopian Health Professionals Movement and a gynecology and obstetrics resident at Bahir Dar University, has been detained in Bahir Dar, Amhara region, sources told Addis Standard.

  • Samia Hassan Assures Mozambique of Tanzania's Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Ties
    on June 26, 2025

    [Daily News] Maputo, Mozambique -- THE Tanzanian Samia Suluhu Hassan has reaffirmed Tanzania's commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Mozambique, with a focus on development, regional solidarity, and improving the welfare of citizens across Africa.

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